How severe is CVE-2020-4267?

CVE-2020-4267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4267 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4267?

CVE-2020-4267 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4267?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-4267 published?

CVE-2020-4267 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4267

CVE-2020-4267 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Ibm Mq
Published: 2020-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ and MQ Appliance 8.0, 9.1 LTS, and 9.1 CD could allow an authenticated user cause a denial of service due to a memory leak. IBM X-Force ID: 175840.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4267?: IBM MQ and MQ Appliance 8.0, 9.1 LTS, and 9.1 CD could allow an authenticated user cause a denial of service due to a memory leak. IBM X-Force ID: 175840.
How severe is CVE-2020-4267?: CVE-2020-4267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4267 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4267?: CVE-2020-4267 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4267?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4267 published?: CVE-2020-4267 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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